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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom and I are close, and the biggest reason I can articulate is that she’s just easy-going and doesn’t create drama. She is supportive, happy to hear about what we’re doing but doesn’t tell us if she thinks we’re doing it wrong. She’s always happy to see us, but doesn’t have demands about holidays or schedules. She’s a a good host and guest. We also have similar personalities and world outlooks, so we can talk about a wide variety of topics without any minefields. It’s just easy.

My former MiL is very different. We actually got along (still do) well, but it took/takes so much work. She and her son (my ex) have a very tense relationship and she doesn’t speak to his new wife. For years, every holiday was a production. Half of them ended up with her in tears or sulking. Got offended if we didn’t want to or weren’t able to visit them/join vacations made with no consultation about schedule, destination, or accommodations. Every conversation is a litany of complaints. She is great with the kids, but otherwise visits are always just so fraught because you never know what’s going to create a maelstrom of emotion. [/quote]

I'm the OP and your description of your former MIL is pretty much my mom to a T. But she's not even really great with my kids.[/quote]

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